Join our experienced and supportive Talent Acquisition team, connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers that help young people build brighter futures.

yourtown

is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Powered by yourtown , Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.

Realise

your

potential at

yourtown .

your chance

Based in Milton and reporting to the HR Manager, you'll join a highly regarded Talent Acquisition team that partners with leaders across the organisation to attract exceptional talent. In this varied role, you'll manage end-to-end recruitment while helping build the workforce that supports young people to thrive.

Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are trusted advisors who provide strategic recruitment support across the business. We're passionate about finding great talent, challenging the status quo, and continuously improving the candidate and hiring manager experience. We're collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoy working together, all within a flexible environment that supports work-life balance.

Your role will include:

Write engaging job advertisements that attract high-quality candidates

Review, screen, longlist and shortlist applications

Conduct phone, video and face to face interviews

Proactively build and maintain talent pools

Support and coach hiring managers as required





Conduct/facilitate employment checks and assessments such as references, working with children checks, national criminal history checks, psychometric assessments

Prepare offers and contract documentation

Effectively maintain the administration of candidate documentation and database

Continuously look for ways to improve delivery of service and candidate engagement

This position is a maximum term contract until 30 June 2027.

what we are looking for

You're a relationship-focused recruiter who enjoys building meaningful connections with candidates and hiring managers. You're proactive, resourceful, and motivated by delivering exceptional experiences while finding great talent.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, take ownership of your work, and bring the resilience and tenacity needed to manage multiple priorities and achieve successful recruitment outcomes.

You will bring:

passion, commitment and belief in young people

at least three years' recruitment experience

contemporary knowledge of recruitment, sourcing, and human resource practices

experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technology

strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

the ability to manage multiple vacancies while delivering exceptional service

When you join

yourtown

you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive,



and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay

ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements

opportunities for internal and external professional development

free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules

a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing

yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps

access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family

access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations

an setting that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

Role closes: 4 October 2026

yourtown

has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown

is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment, including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.

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📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 yourtown
📍 Brisbane